Thursday, July 19, 2018

Sunday's Service - July 22, 2018

This week, we welcome back Jeremy Lutz to lead us in Worship. Jeremy was last with us in February. He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Lilly and Micah. During the week, he works with people on Medicare. On the weekend, he tries to live the life of an itinerant preacher. He is a graduate of Trinity School For Ministry.

CG NEWS & EVENTS

Youth Group Event Sunday!

Have you signed up to take part in this Sunday's Kids vs. Adults Nerf Battle? Please give us a call or send an email by this evening if you want to join in, so we can get a count for pizza and Nerf supplies. All ages welcome, not just our youth. We guarantee good, clean fun, laughter, and fellowship...and we would love for you to join in!!

Thanks to All Who Helped with the Family Fun Fest!

Whether you spread the word, donated baked goods, volunteered, or came to enjoy yourself...it is all appreciated! We had loads of fun this year and are grateful for all who enjoyed the day with us. Special thanks also go out to Funky Punky Cotton Candy for donating cotton candy, and to F5RS Bunnies in Baskets Therapy Rabbits, the Green Team, Phantoms Hockey, and Angels for Animals for donating their time, supplies, and spending the afternoon with us! We really do live in a great community full of very giving folks! Events like the Family Fun Fest help Goodness Grows, the mission of Common Ground Church Community, to keep growing goodness and we couldn't do that without all of our dedicated supporters. Thank you!

Excited board members.

We loved the bunnies!

Audrey leading seed ball station.

Raffle basket winners!

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning: The study of Matthew has finished. Info will be posted soon about our next class.

UPCOMING AT CG

Mark Your Calendars

▪ Canning with Rachel - weekend of August 25th ▪ Back to School Luncheon - September 9th ▪ Crochet Class: Magic Circles with Jess - September 22nd at 2pm

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Canning with Rachel - weekend of August 25th

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Back to School Luncheon - September 9th

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Crochet Class: Magic Circles with Jess - September 22nd at 2pm

Sign up sheets and details soon.

VBS Questions to Answer

Have you sent in your answers to these questions yet?

1) Is VBS of interest to you and/or your kids?2) Would you and/or your kids participate in VBS on Wednesday evenings in the fall?3) Would you and/or your kids participate in VBS on Sunday evenings in the fall?4) Would your family enjoy a Family Bible School, with parents participating with the kids?5) What do you think is most important about VBS?

NEWS & EVENTS

Mission Groups

Today and tomorrow, we will have a Mission Trip group from New York's Middleburg Reformed Church. Then, next week, we will have City Church from Philadelphia with us, Monday through Friday. We are so glad to welcome them all to Goodness Grows and Common Ground! Stop out any day and dig in with these folks from other churches!

Whispering Pines ~ Every other Thursday we will be volunteering & visiting. We will be there today!

Slap shot time!

Bake Walk with the Green Team's Miss Peg.

Satisfied face paint customer.

CSA 2018

Today is CSA day, from 4-7pm. This week's goodies will include homemade zucchini bread, from our own zucchini, as well as radishes, cucumbers, and more. Don't forget to grab your recipes!

If you need to make arrangements to pick up tomorrow, just give us a call. Our Friday hours are 8-3.

OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Coat & Clothing Drive

Ongoing Mission Opportunity! Drop off clothing and outerwear here, any time throughout the year. Take items to the storage room by the Cafe or up to the Green Room. Collection will continue right up until our October 13th Giveaway Day!

For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.

.....When you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me.

Matthew 25: 35-36, 40 ~ What can YOU do? ~~~

LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS

Crown Theater Productions Events

July 28th & 29th @ 2pm ~ Madagascar Jr.

If you head out to this fun show, you'll get to enjoy the talents of Trey Snyder, Isabella Henceroth, Lyddie Pratt, and the rest of the cast of Madagascar Jr.!

For more information about Crown Theater, or to purchase tickets, click Here.

Aspire Tour - Hermitage, PA

1 night - 3 hours - Just for women. An evening of laughter, learning, stories, and music. Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Grace Chapel Community Church. Doors open at 4:30pm. Purchase tickets at 480-812-1100 or online at Aspire.

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If you know of any interesting news or events, please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others!

CELEBRATE!

National Junk Food Day - July 21 (Eat snacks without guilt today!) National Parents’ Day - July 22 (Established in 1994.) Nicolette Vignon - July 22 (9 years old!)